2006 Volkswagen Golf technical service bulletins
359 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- Update model year applicability to include 2023.
- Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger
- Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
- Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include...
- Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in...
- Update to model year applicability.
- Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- Engine oil consumption measurement.
- VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Software Version Management (SVM)
- Removing musty odor from A/C system
- Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both...
- Parts ordering information
- Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
- Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.
- Update to brochure purchase url
- Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021
- Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.
- Data link diagnostics and tips
- Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
- Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do...
- Battery testing
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).
- Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Mandatory fastener.
- This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software
- Antilock brake function test direction.
- Recall Reminder Part Labels
- Oil pressure priming after engine replacement or internal repair.
- Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) function test may not end on its own causing DTC.
- Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- Metadata update (add MY 2014 Eos (missing).
- Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.
- Tool number added to table
- Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil specification attachments.
- Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication
- Update to Volkswagen Identifying and mixing of coolant
- Update model applicability to MY 2020.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
- Update to mode; and model year applicability.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
- Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
- Include additional photo's of water ingress
- TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
- Quick Reference Update Guide.
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references
- Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models
- Engine oil quality standards
- This document outlines updates to the diagnostic software (ODIS).
- Remote Key Battery Replacement
- Update vehicle metadata.
- Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- Campaign Reminder Communication
- Adhesive circular
- Update to labor operation numbers per Saga updates
- Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456,
- Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
- Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
- Battery Testing and Charging instruction
- Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses
- Instrument cluster production mode solution, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
- DTC Status Bit Definitions.
- Engine replacement tip
- Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may
- Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
- To include an additional model year applicability.
- Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
- This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano...
- Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
- Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year...
- Update information regarding Top Tier brochure part number andVW literature ordering address
- Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
- Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
- Update information regarding Top Tier brochure.
- 17 17 01
- Ensure correct intake manifold is installed on engine, refer to ETKA.
- Supersedes Technical Bulletin 24-17 03 (V241703) dated March 6, 2017 for information regarding a new style...
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the...
- Vas 6154
- Quick Reference of vehicle concerns
- Remove engine coolant from parts table.
- This technical bulletin was updated per powertain team and warranty team
- This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound...
- Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that...
- Update model year applicability.
- Update to include additional model year applicability.
- Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- Update model and model year applicability.
- Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models
- Contacting the parts helpline
- Better define corrosion damage and location covered by this technical bulletin.
- To update model table to clarify jetta wagon applicability to tb content.
- Explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
- To update Claim processing statement.
- Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood
- To update claim processing statement.
- To update claim processing statement.
- To update claim process statement.
- Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and...
- Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level
- Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to...
- Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle...
- Document discusses Corrosion that may be found on the folded edge of the hood
- Corrosion on hood edge.
- Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
- Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
- Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to...
- Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- Gasoline quality.
- Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around...
- Corrosion, Front fenders, at upper wheel opening.
- Technical Bulletin about a customer concern stating that customer observed one or more of the...
- Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
- The document refers to Corrosion being found where the rear bumper cover meets the quarter panel
- Rear quarter panel corrosion.
- Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability
- Technical Bulletins.
- Airbag Issues.
- Information on areas Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the...
- Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
- Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a...
- Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door): Corrosion under the door fold in the...
- Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode):
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates,...
- Technical Bulletin: Rear Quarter Panel Corrosion issues
- Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
- Technical Bulletin: Rear Quarter Panel Corrosion issues
- Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass...
- Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light...
- Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
- Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened /...
- Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip
- Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or...
- A Volkswagen FLUID CAPACITY CHART which contains the various fluids necessary for a vehicle to run...
- Technical Bulletin (Corrosion Hood Edge ): Document discusses diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue
- Technical Bulletin (Rocker Panel
- Technical Bulletin Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only) ): Document discusses...
- Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline
- Quick Reference Update Guide
- VW Elsa Newsletter
- Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
- Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis):
- Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
- Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions):
- When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically...
- Technical Bulletin (Rocker Panel
- Rocker Panel
- Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door):
- Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door
- Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This...
- Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
- Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis):
- Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear):
- Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
- Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air...
- Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement):
- Technical Bulletin (Secondary Air Injection System Air Flow/Pressure):
- The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations
- Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
- Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard):
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
- Quick Reference Update Guide:
- Tech Tips (TDI Engine
- When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer to the picture below
- Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as...
- Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement):
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement):
- Oil Consumption Measurement
- ODIS Service Update
- Update Programming to Eliminate DTC P0601 Stored in DTC Memory
- Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or...
- Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage
- Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires...
- The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation):
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can
- HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of...
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
- Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- Technical Bulletin The use of contaminated gasoline, seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) or...
- Gasoline Quality
- Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
- Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version...
- Software Version Management
- Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights,...
- Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative,...
- To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after...
- Technical Bulletin (Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted):
- HVAC, Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted
- Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014
- Part ordering
- If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down?...
- Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system
- P0102, P1128, P1296
- Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF):
- Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the...
- 2006 fluid capacity chart
- When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time...
- Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found...
- If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft),...
- When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch...
- Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- For concerns of Fault Code P117A ?Bank 1, correction Lambda middle reached adjustment limit? stored in the...
- To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at...
- Satellite Radio Overview
- Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition...
- All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures...
- Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician...
- Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement...
- 2006 -2007
- Volkswagen: no terminal 15 power, fault 02403-012
- Volkswagen:evaporative (EVAP) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis
- Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail...
- Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine...
- Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
- Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced...
- Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating
- Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to...
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle
- Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle
- Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected...
- Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions
- Volkswagen service campaign: inspect, clean and modify sunroof drains for certain volkswagen vehicles and...
- The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be...
- Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions
- Volkswagen: on some vehicles with 1.9 engine and manual transmission, the electronic control module (ECM)...
- Volkswagen: the intake flap motor or intake manifold runner position sensor G336 may be inoperative (both...
- Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines
- Dtc's P1297 (17705) or P1557 (17965) stored in DTC memory
- Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps
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